Home automation tools have grown in sophistication and choice yet use different wireless protocols to communicate. Quirky's Wink Hub is a connected device designed to aggregate them for control via one smartphone or tablet app.

Today we’re proud to unveil a project we’ve dubbed ‘Calgary Herald Reimagined’— representing a radical transformation in how we deliver news on all of our platforms, whether you read us in print, on the web, or via smartphone or tablet.

Untitled (It’s almost a one-liner) at The New Gallery (Opening Friday, Nov. 21) As they tell Swerve in an interview from Friday’s magazine, Shlomi Greenspan and Sarah Beck were inspired by The King of Comedy when creating this installation. Their exhibition, which opens at the New Gallery with a reception on Friday night, looks like […]

It arrived just in time for Halloween, a creepy, fast-paced movie trailer that promised a new tale of the ghosts and horror swirling around a troubled teen named Melissa. To the uninitiated, it probably didn’t look all that different from your average sequel: a broader scope, bigger budget, more frights and deeper backstory. But for those that have been following […]

For young kids and teens, navigating the Internet can be a minefield. While cyberspace can be a resource of unlimited knowledge and welcoming communities, it’s also rife with sexual predators, identity thieves and bullies driven to groom kids to fulfil their twisted fantasies, steal personal information and browbeat their victims. “Gone are the days of the classic creep standing […]

The BackBeat Pro is an attempt to enter the crowded headphone space, distinguishing itself more on function than fashion. In the case of the former, it's an interesting mix not easily found in other, more recognizable brands. Thanks to what seems to be one of the largest batteries on any pair of headphones, Plantronics says it can last up to 24 hours with both Bluetooth and noise-cancelling turned on. Turn Bluetooth off, plug in a cable and keep noise-cancelling on, you can get up to 60 hours of usage.

The days of waiting in the cold for a late Calgary Transit bus ended at 10:05 a.m. Monday when Calgary Transit’s new website went live. The improved site allows users to access real-time bus information on the go, made possible by GPS technology that remotely tracks a buses location.

On-ear headphones aren't just convenient accessories, they're necessary tools for communicating, isolating ambient noise, playing music and enjoying video games and movies. The headphone business has exploded with a wide range of models and features; here are five of the most notable.

The Aura H2O's design is largely based on the Aura models that came before it. The 6.8-inch E Ink touchscreen offers better contrast and is generally more responsive when it comes to input and page turns. The added bonus is that it recognizes ambient light, or lack thereof, allowing you to read in pitch darkness or low-light settings. There are five LEDs in a row along the bottom of the bezel that subtly light up the display. You can control this manually, but there is a sensor that can do so automatically as well.

While the newly released iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have generated a lot of buzz, owners of older iPhones and iPads just got a monster update with iOS 8.
Last year's iOS 7 release was a visual makeover, and iOS 8 is a complete functional overhaul of the iPhone and iPad operating system.

In the space of just a few months, smartwatches have become a mobile category unto themselves, with manufacturers clamouring to win over consumers' wrists. It is early days still, but Motorola's Moto 360 may be the best mix of design and functionality of any model currently available.

The 19th annual Willow Park Wines & Spirits (WPWS) Charity Wine Auction, held Nov. 3 at WPWS, was surely one of the best events of the fall social season. The Venice-themed event was sold out weeks prior. More than 450 elegantly attired guests donned their Venetian finest to sip and bid on some of the finest libations there are. Superb samplings from the city’s top restaurants, dancing to the Real Deal Band and over-the-top live auction items ensured all had a memorable time. The event raised $230,000 for Alberta Guide Dog Association, The Poppy Fund & Veterans Food Bank, Haskayne School of Business and Prostate Cancer Centre.

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